I've seen a number of ads for bike clocks (speedo & tacho) that I rather like the look of... but I don't know the first thing about them.

Could I use them on a 7-style?
How easy a job is it to do?
I'd be looking for electronic ones rather than cable-driven. Any particular models I should look out for?
Are they OK for IVA?
etc

All (helpful!) info appreciated.

Im using Hayabusa Clocks in my 7 build

but then im using a hayabusa engine too, so it makes life a lot simpler.

will a set of bike clocks work with any engine, probably not, can you make them work - probably, will the cost be more than buying something like a digidash - more than likely

someone will have a better answer though

Oops! Should have said... engine is a 2.0 Zetec

unless you're into electronics and like a challenge, or have a tame electronics bod that can help
I reckon you would be better of with a proprietry digidash.
Not saying it can't be done, but probably not worth the heartache.

Al



Originally posted by turnipfarmer
Oops! Should have said... engine is a 2.0 Zetec

bike engine clocks rev to about 18000 rpm or something, car engines don't go anywhere near that, if it does, it'll be broken.
so, er, no, not really. but there are options like veypor gauges, which come in bike and car variants

Bikes rev up too high compared to a Zetec so the reading would look funny and be inaccurate. Get something like a digidash.

They kind of look like bike dials but nicer and hold more information.

If you are building your kit I think things like dial choice is important to do once and once only. So spend the money and get what you want. If you dont you have to constantly look at thinking why did I not do that properly first time round!?

HTH

Biz